Jesus called his disciples to make more disciples. But what does a true disciple look like?
Talking Points:
- If you’re going to make disciples as a Christian, you’d better get the product straight!
- Jesus envisioned followers who would go “full circle” in their faith. (See image below.) Matthew 28:19-20
- Making disciples is the greatest thing you can do in your life. The next greatest thing is to make more disciples! 2 Timothy 2:2
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Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Summarize the pursueGOD.org circle described above. Explain how each step in the circle is rooted in sound biblical principles.
- How do you think “discipleship” is understood in Christian churches/ministries generally (share stories if you have any)? How does this overlap or contrast with the pursueGOD.org “mentoring” strategy envisioned in the circle?
- Have you ever tried to invite someone into a mentoring/discipleship relationship? What happened?
- What does it mean to “trust Jesus?” How can a mentor help someone else trust Jesus?
- What does it mean to “honor God?” How can a mentor help someone else honor God?
- What does it mean to “help others?” How can a mentor help someone else help others?
- Read Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 4:11-16, and 1 Peter 2:5-9. Based on these passages, what should Christians everywhere be doing when it comes to discipleship/mentoring? What other roles do different Christians have in doing the work of the church?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
